auf sein

Based on: auf
Goethe A1 Phrase
  1. to be open
  2. to be up
1.

to be open

Opposite: zu sein
(ONLY for being physically open. Mentally open is "offen sein".)
2.

to be up

(In the sense of being awake.)

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How many meanings does the German word 'auf sein' have?

auf sein has 2 distinct meanings: 1. to be open, 2. to be up.

What is 'auf sein' related to?

The word 'auf sein' is related to auf.

Where can I learn more about 'auf sein'?

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